Tamta Goduadze (Georgian: თამთა გოდუაძე; Greek: Τάμτα Γκοντουάτζε, translit. Támta Nkontouátze; born 10 January 1981), known as simply Tamta, is a Georgian-Greek singer. She first achieved popularity in Greece and Cyprus in 2004 for her participation in Super Idol Greece, in which she placed second. She went on to release several charting albums and singles in Greece and Cyprus. Goduadze became a mentor on X Factor Georgia in 2014, and The X Factor Greece in 2016.

She will represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with the song "Replay".

Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2.1 2003–2006: Super Idol and beginnings 2.2 2007–2009: Agapise me, soundtracks, and advertising campaign 2.3 2010–2013: Tharros i alitheia and RENT 2.4 2014–present: The X Factor, Cabaret, Tamta X Attrativo, and Eurovision 3 Discography 3.1 Studio albums 3.2 Compilation albums 3.3 Singles 3.3.1 As lead artist 3.3.2 As featured artist 4 Filmography 4.1 Music videos 5 References 6 External links Early life

Goduadze was born and raised in Georgia, where she started singing at the age of five.[1] When Goduadze was 14, she married her 16-year-old boyfriend and soon gave birth to their daughter Annie.[2] While raising her daughter, she graduated from high school and attended Tbilisi State University.[3] She and her husband divorced after six years of marriage, and Goduadze later left Georgia with their daughter and immigrated to Greece. Goduadze's mother and younger brother had previously immigrated to Greece, where her mother found work as a housekeeper. In Greece, Goduadze settled in Athens, but did not have a residence permit; she made money by assisting her mother as a housekeeper.[4]

Career 2003–2006: Super Idol and beginnings

In 2003, while she working as a housekeeper in Athens, one of the families for whom Goduadze worked for, recommended her to audition for Super Idol, in order to receive a residence permit.[4] She entered the talent show, and subsequently became a finalist. Goduadze went on to place as the show's runner-up, behind winner Stavros Konstantinou. Following her appearance on Super Idol, Goduadze was signed to Greek record label Minos EMI to begin a music career. Her first single "Eisai To Allo Mou Miso" featuring Stavros Konstantinou realased in 2004 and later, Goduadze began live appearances with Antonis Remos and Giorgos Dalaras.

In early 2006, released her debut studio album Tamta by MINOS EMI. The same year, Goduadze began live appearances with Thanos Petrelis, Katerina Stanisi and Apostolia Zoi in Apollonas. Also, she received the award "Best New Artist" in Mad Video Music Awards.

2007–2009: Agapise me, soundtracks, and advertising campaign

In January 2007, Hellenic Radio and Television (ERT), announced Goduadze's participation in the Greek national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2007, competing with the song "With Love". Despite only placing third in the competition, "With Love" still went on to become a widely successful song in Greece, peaking at number-two on the Greek singles. Her second studio album Agapise me was later released on May 16, 2007. The same year, Goduadze permormed the soundtrack of tv serie Latremenoi Mou Geitones, "Ela Sto Rhythmo", the soundtrack of LACTA's advertising campaign, "Mia Stigmi Esu Ki Ego" and became ambassador of companies SKECHERS & AVON Cosmetics.

In June 2008, Goduadze stated in an interview that she would like to represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009.[5] Rumours also stated that the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) had been in contact with her since May of that year. In response, Greek media outlets also demanded that ERT choose Goduadze to represent Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009, following suspicions of favoritism from Eastern Bloc countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 where Kalomira finished in third place.[6] The rumours ultimately did not materialize and ERT chose Sakis Rouvas for the 2009 Contest.

In early 2009, Goduadze released the single "Koita me" to radios as the first single from her upcoming album.

2010–2013: Tharros i alitheia and RENT

In March 2010, released her third studio album "Tharros I Alitheia". Also, Goduadze realased a single with the same name feautirng Sakis Rouvas. The same year, released two more singles, "Egoista" feauturing Isaias Matiaba and "Fotia". For one season (2010-2011), Goduadze played on greek version of the musical RENT. In 2011, Goduadze realased two singles: "Zise To Apisteuto" and "Tonight" feat. Claydee & Playmen. The same year, did live appearances in Thessaloniki with Sakis Rouvas and Eleni Foureira. In 2012, she realased two singles: "Niose Tin Kardia" and "Konta Sou". In 2013, realased singles "S' Agapao" and "Pare Me". Also, the season 2013-2014, Goduadze did live appearances in Teatro Music Hall Athens with Paola, Pantelis Pantelidis and Stan.

2014–present: The X Factor, Cabaret, Tamta X Attrativo, and Eurovision

In 2014, Goduadze released singles "Gennithika Gia Sena" featuring Xenia Ghali and "Den Eimai Oti Nomizeis". The season 2014-2015, she was a judge and mentor in X Factor Georgia. In 2015, Goduadze released the single "Unloved" which was intended for the greek participation in Eurovision Song Contest 2015. In 2016, Goduadze released the single "To Kati Parapano". From April 2016 to April 2017, she was judge and mentor in The X Factor Greece.

Also, in 2017, released singles "Protimo", "Ilious Kai Thalasses" and "More Than A Summer Love" (English version of Ilious Kai Thalasses). The season 2017-2018, Goduadze played the role of Shally Bowles in greek version of musical "Cabaret". In arly 2018, Goduadze did live appearances in BOX Athens with Melisses, DJ Young, Konnie Metaxa & Animando. Later that year, she realased singles "Arxes Kalokairiou" with an English version "Tag You In My Sky" and the soundtrack of movie "Batchelor", "Na Me Pareis Makria". In late 2018, Goduadze released her first clothing collection with Atrattivo.

In December 2018, it was revealed that Goduadze would represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with the song "Replay".[7] Goduadze had previously been offered the chance to represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 with the song "Fuego", but declined the offer due to scheduling issues.[8] Greek singer Eleni Foureira went on to represent the country instead, placing second in the competition, Cyprus's best result of all-time. Both songs were written by Greek-Swedish songwriter Alex P.[9] The music video realased on March 5, 2019.

Discography Studio albums Title Details Tamta Released: 2006 Label: EMI Agapise Me Released: 16 May 2007 Label: EMI Tharros I Alitheia Released: 2010 Label: EMI